In the dynamic landscape of the healthcare industry, where the stakes are high and the challenges are ever-evolving, the need for a robust and healthy environment cannot be overstated. Faith Zaslavsky, a seasoned leader in the field, sheds light on the critical elements that contribute to the prosperity of any healthcare organization — an environment that prioritizes stakeholders, embraces transparency in leadership, fosters innovation, values human connection, and tackles the perpetual challenge of maintaining positivity in the face of adversity.
In today’s episode, Shawn Nason interviews the CEO of Theralink Technologies, Inc. as she shares her experiences and insights from her career in life sciences and oncology. Faith emphasizes the importance of creating a healthy environment for stakeholders, transparency in leadership, and the need for innovation in healthcare. Faith also discusses the importance of human connection in the workplace and the challenge of maintaining positivity in a challenging industry. She concludes with advice for women entering any industry, emphasizing the importance of asking questions and seeking guidance.
In This Episode
What We Learned from Faith Zaslavsky
Notable Quotes
[2:59] “When you’re a leader, it’s really important that the folks that you’re leading feel like they’re a part of the process, the innovation, the change, the mission, all of that.”
[09:06] "Putting that connection of what you do to improve lives out in front keeps all of your human resources connected and what part they play in that, and praising them and having that broad corporate recognition is something that's very powerful.”
[26:47] “Find people around you and ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to gather context for whatever it is that you’re doing.”
Our Guest
Faith Zaslavsky, a seasoned executive, served as President and GM of a $2 billion genetics firm's Oncology Unit. With 23+ years in genomics, her leadership led to transformative developments, making genomics accessible in clinical practice. Now steering Theralink assay initiatives, Faith continues her impactful journey, striving to save lives through innovative healthcare solutions
Resources & Links
Faith Zaslavsky
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-zaslavsky-baa56651/
Shawn Nason
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasonshawn/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manonfiresocial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manonfiresocial
Website: https://shawnnason.com/
MOFI: https://www.mofi.co/
The Combustion Chronicles Podcast
Website: https://shawnnason.com/combustion-chronicles-episodes/
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